# NTSB investigations: Loss of control - in flight

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA181.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sikesville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N9324N · Substantial damage
  > the deer which ran in front of the airplane during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate airspeed which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control of the airplane as he attempted to avoid deer,…
- [NTSB SEA98FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA083.md): Papa 51 Thunder Mustang · Marsing, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N151TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB IAD98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA064.md): Cessna 172D · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N2507Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA179.md): Cessna 177RG · Tocsin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N1849Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb and the resulting inadvertant stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB MIA98LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA171.md): Beech 95 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N2705Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA245.md): Cessna 320B · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N986J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model aircraft, his failure to follow the before landing checklist, and his improper use of the…
- [NTSB NYC98FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA117.md): Morelli Rans S9 · Taunton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N1189Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft in an unapproved configuration contrary to procedures resulting in diminished aircraft control, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall/spin event. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB CHI98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA172.md): Piper J-3C · Morris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N24743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC98GA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98GA113.md): Cessna 182R · Middleborough, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N9885E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR go-around. A factor was the impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB SEA98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA082.md): Cessna 150L · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N1479Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of consciousness by the pilot-in-command/flight instructor, resulting in loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB IAD98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA062.md): Piper PA-28 · Minden, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N15913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A related factor was the rough/uneven runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA115.md): Cessna 177B · Brogue, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N1293C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintaining proper runway alignment during an aborted landing (go-around). Related factors were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadvertent porpoise, and the small trees encroaching into the runaway environment.
- [NTSB NYC98FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA111.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lincoln, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N82824 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX98LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA172.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N2480Q · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA236.md): Grumman G-164 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N744Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA158.md): Cessna 150 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N2916J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's speed not maintained by the pilot, which resulted in the aircraft stalling in close proximity to the ground.
- [NTSB SEA98FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA078.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N121BE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI98FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA159.md): Bell 206L-1 · Arlington Hgts, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N41BL · Destroyed
  > Loss of helicopter control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N4537R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA161.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N954OU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not attain proper flying speed. Factors included the high density altitude and crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI98FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA165.md): Cessna 172 · S. Sioux City, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N8919B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the climbing left turn resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the pilot's excessively tight turn maneuver during the initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW98LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA223.md): AS+ AC-4 · Cedar Fort, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N158R · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB CHI98FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA153.md): Commander 114-B · Lagrange, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N6059C · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight and exceeding the airplane's design stress limits. Factors in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the clouds.
- [NTSB MIA98FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA162.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N96750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB IAD98FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA054.md): Beech A36 · Davis, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N72141 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, his subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and his overload of the horizontal stabilizer during a recovery attempt. Factors include the pilot's continued flight into icing conditions, his lack of airspeed control, and…
- [NTSB FTW98FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA215.md): Beech 76 · Frisco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N6701C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall while performing simulated single engine maneuvers during a practical test for a multiengine rating.
- [NTSB CHI98TA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98TA145.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Artesian, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N83679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW98LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA212.md): Cessna 172P · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N99570 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), by failing to ensure that the student obtained and/or maintained sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA143.md): Alon A-2 · Cedar Hills, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N5482E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control due to alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA142.md): Bombardier Rans S-9 · Waukee, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N5360D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall while performing intentional buzzing maneuvers.
- [NTSB IAD98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA052.md): Cessna 150 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N21971 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA147.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N34187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA146.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N805EH · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to follow procedures and directives, and the use of an improper technique to transition from an autorotative descent to a hover, which exceeded the aircraft's performance capabilities and resulted in a unplanned hard landing. The soft…
- [NTSB NYC98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.
- [NTSB FTW98FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA192.md): Beech BE-58 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N60UU · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, overcast skies, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ATL98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA067.md): Unknown Freebird Sport · Englewood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and subsequent loss of control in-flight by the non-certificated pilot. A factor was the use of over the counter drugs which are known to cause drowsiness.
- [NTSB FTW98LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA194.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Oberlin, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N63E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA135.md): Cessna C-182 · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N5305B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to this accident were the strong crosswind and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA101.md): Beech D95A · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N479AM · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the flight instructor to feather the engine in a timely manner. Factors were improper placement of the fuel selector valve by the student and failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise its placement.
- [NTSB MIA98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA142.md): Cessna 172RG · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N9303D · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall of the airplane and inadequate supervision of the student by the CFI-PIC while performing a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA141.md): Cessna 172 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N8364L · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the aircraft on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA195.md): Bell 206B · Jasper, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N108RL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a dynamic rollover after the toe of the left skid became caught on a trailer, while attempting to land the trailer. A related factor was: the pilot's perception of pressure, which was induced by a need to perform a scheduled…
- [NTSB FTW98FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA190.md): Cessna 150H · Parowan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1998 · N50385 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the high density altitude, the high, gusty wind condition, and the diverted attention of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA066.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Colstrip, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1998 · N2777H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft above maximum gross weight, resulting in her inability to attain a sustained climb rate after becoming airborne. A factor was high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA141.md): Star-Lite Engineering Warp 1A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N914SL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering on crosswind in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and an in-flight collision with a building and the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's decision to…
- [NTSB FTW98FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA189.md): Cessna 150F · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N8720G · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall as result of the pilot's failure to retract the flaps from the fully extended position prior to takeoff. Factors were the gusting winds and the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB NYC98FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA095.md): Mooney M20J · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N40HL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, low ceilings, rain, and his decision to divert to an airport under instrument meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB CHI98FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N1762J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition and the pilot's exceeding the gross weight of the airplane on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Barrington Hill, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1998 · N6300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD98FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N2336A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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